[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E226]
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                 CONGRATULATING THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate 
the Philadelphia Eagles on their incredible victory in the 52nd Super 
Bowl. This hard-fought success could not be sweeter as it finally rings 
throughout the City of Brotherly Love after 52 years of hope and 
anticipation. As the representative of the First District of 
Pennsylvania, I could not be more proud to celebrate this win with my 
city.
  While I am happy that our team won, I am even more pleased at their 
amazing triumph in the face of adversity; fighting through a 
challenging season full of injuries and difficulties, this team of 
underdogs never once gave up. This spirit of resilience and 
determination was exemplified by our quarterback Nick Foles, who 
carried the team to the championship after quarterback Carson Wentz 
injured his ACL.
  I am proud of the Philadelphia Eagles for serving up that 
indescribable ``Philly Special,'' in more ways than one, for all 
Americans to see. Today, I celebrate this team, the Philadelphia Eagles 
organization, and most of all, the city of Philadelphia as we cherish 
this historic win.
  As Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson said, ``not only do we have the 
best fans in the world, we now have the best team in the world.'' If 
this season of football has taught us anything, it has shown us never 
to underestimate the underdogs. Mr. Speaker, I believe there is just 
one more thing to say: Fly Eagles fly.

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